Description:  Dink, the Little Dinosaur is an animated series from the late 1980s about a young Apatosaurus named Dink and his dinosaur friends as they live, play, and learn life lessons in a prehistoric world called Green Meadow. They must navigate challenges and avoid dangerous carnivores, especially the menacing Tyrannor the T-Rex, while also learning about friendship, teamwork, and ecology from their older mentor, Crusty the turtle.

Main characters: Dink: A friendly, brave, and smart Apatosaurus who is the leader of the group. Amber: A Corythosaurus who is like a big sister to Dink. Scat: A small, hungry Compsognathus who speaks in the third person and often gets into trouble because of his appetite. Shyler: A timid Edaphosaurus. Flapper: A boastful Pteranodon who is also a jokester. Crusty: An elderly turtle who acts as a mentor and provides guidance to the younger dinosaurs.

Plot: The show follows Dink and his friends on their adventures in Green Meadow, which borders the dangerous Hunter's Valley. They solve problems, help each other, and learn about the world, all while trying to avoid being eaten by predatory dinosaurs.

Themes: The series was designed to teach children positive behaviors such as caring for oneself and others, teamwork, tolerance, problem-solving, and ecology.